Review
People Follow You! is a book that gets leadership right - by concept, by ideas, and most important, by example. If you're looking for leadership understanding and know-how, this book is a money-in-the-bank answer.
—Jeffrey Gitomer author of
The Little Book of Leadership
From the Inside Flap
Most of us have suffered through a bad boss. The jerk who belittles subordinates in front of their coworkers. The guy who storms through the office and puts everybody on edge. The boss who talks over you just as you're about to explain your problem or the one who can never make a decision. There's a high cost to this poor leadership. Employees slow their production in retaliation, and top producers bail. Revenues shrink, just as turnover costs rise. And noincentive or benefits package can undo the damage. On the other hand, the most effective leaders aremasters at inspiring their peopleto take action. The fact is, people don'tfollow companies, paychecks, incentives, stock options, fear, power, or fancy slogans—PEOPLE FOLLOW YOU.People Follow You delivers a simple and actionable formula for building strong relationships with employees and gaining their buy-in. Ultimately, people follow leaders they like, trust, and believe in, leading to higher productivity and long-term development. Managers don't get paid for what they do but rather for the performance of their people. By putting your people first, you'll position yourself and your company for success.People Follow You offers five easily understood and implemented levers critical to influencing your people's performance. You'll learn the real secrets to:Motivate and position your employees to perform at the highest levelRetain top talent by building trust and loyaltyCreate an environment where people grow, develop, and thriveCommunicate effectively so that you're heardIncrease productivity and take your team to a new level of successBecome a manager people will follow, and you'lllead your team to greater achievements andmeasurable gains.
